Apple patent reveals a shock-mounted glass overlay for mobile devices is in the works

[Skillet]

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Apple has filed a patent for a system that would help a mobile device such an iPhone detect an impending drop and “protect” itself with a shock mount, or in one use case, retractable glass. The patent is fairly in-depth, but portions of it pertain to a more robust glass or glass-like construct made out of sodalime or borosilicate.​

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One of the more interesting aspects of the patent filing is a system of sensors that are able to vibrate at frequencies that would dampen the shock from the impact of a hard surface. The idea is to distribute the shock evenly throughout the surface of an object to prevent glass from cracking. Further chemical applications could strengthen the glass even more.​

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While there is no guarantee the patent will be implemented into a device, it does a lot to address the main concern of the iPhone 4′s design: its glass front and back.​

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http://www.patentlyapple.com/patent...-resistant-glass-solutions-for-portables.html​

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Interesting concept. Thoughts?​

 

[Evil Eye]

Sounds like a good idea... not dropping your phone still seems like the best thing to do though

 

[Skillet]

Sounds like a good idea... not dropping your phone still seems like the best thing to do though

Or getting a case! I work for a cell company and man, people are so cheap. They are fine paying $650 for an iPhone, but when it comes down to a $20-30 case, they complain it's too much. You insure your car, don't you? I know car insurance costs a lot more than 3-5% of the car's cost for a lifetime of insurance. But people don't see it fit for a $650 phone.